Christmas Trees Close to Home
Fresher trees will last longer. So where possible, we recommend buying UK trees, or if you can, buying local. This isn’t because UK grown trees are any better than non-UK grown trees, but just because they will have spent less time travelling in the back of a lorry!
Blocked Trees vs. Normal Trees
Never buy a blocked tree. Just like flowers, your Christmas tree will last longer if it’s kept in a water holding stand.
Preserving Your Christmas Tree
Cut Christmas trees can last a really long time when left out in the cold, possibly months. It’s really when they’re brought into the warm that they start rapidly losing their looks. So if you have your tree a few days before you plan on putting it up, we recommend you leave it outside in the cold if possible.
Minimising Christmas Tree Needle
Some needles will become loose in the netting process. You’ll likely see these when you take the netting off as they fall to the floor – but fear not, this is nothing to worry about. Try to “stamp” the bottom of the trunk against the ground outside firmly, several times until the needles stop falling. This should get rid of some of the external needles before bringing it into your home. There will likely be some extra needle droppage once you open your net, but once you clean those up, further needle droppage should be minimal.
Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh
Always keep your tree watered to keep it fresher for longer. If you can, cut 3-5cm off the bottom of the tree to open up the pores in trunk and remove any layer of sap that may have formed. This should help your tree to drink more water and stay fresher for longer.
The Right Temperature For Your Tree
Many gardeners are careful not to bring a plant from the outdoors directly into a very warm room. It might be folklore, but we believe it is something that should be avoided if possible. Obviously, no one wants to sit in a freezing cold room for the sake of a Christmas tree, but our advice is to gradually increase the temperature when you first set up your tree. Direct heat will certainly dry out your tree much faster, so be cautious not to place it near any radiators or fires.
Choosing The Right Stand For Your Christmas Tree
It’s important to use a stand with that can hold enough water for your tree. Fresh trees absorb approximately 1 litre of water per day per inch of trunk diameter – Your chosen stand should hold enough water to last one day.